Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016 - Mod Warning link in OP 20/3

Vic Vinegar

Better him than Mike Dean i suppose.

Liam O

Clattenburg as ref suits Palace as he lets a lot of stuff go. I'd expect a few hard tackles early on.

TheDoc

Manutd_4life wrote: »

This place is dead right now....
So I'll pop a question to hopefully get the wheel rolling again:

If u were the United manager, what players would you be looking to bring in this summer to strengthen the first team?

IN
Kroos
Marquinhos
Eriksson
Lukaku / Kane (Kane is starting to win me over btw of who I'd prefer)

Out
Carrick
Young
Fellaini (sorry bro)


Last Chance Saloon
Rojo
Jones
Januzaj

glued

Marquinhos is more of a right back at the minute. He's an interesting player but hasn't consistently played as a CB since moving to PSG. I doubt PSG will sell him considering that Aurier hasn't exactly set the world alight since he showed all that promise at the World Cup.

Liam McPoyle

TheDoc wrote: »

IN
Kroos
Marquinhos
Eriksson
Lukaku / Kane (Kane is starting to win me over btw of who I'd prefer)

Out
Carrick
Young
Fellaini (sorry bro)


Last Chance Saloon
Rojo
Jones
Januzaj

I'd be keeping Fellaini and Young.

Not good enough for a starting berth for a team with title aspirations but good utility players to have.

Fell in the last couple of games in particular showed he can still be of a lot of use.

Doubt he'd be happy as a second stringer though.

Rayne Wooney

We have plenty of filler players in the squad we need 3 or 4 players of real quality to put us back up there with the rest of the big clubs.

A good partner for Smalling, I'd love Pjanic for midfield if Pogba is going somewhere else. Then one or two attackers like Aubameyang or Griezmann.

If we get Mourihino then Fellaini stays I'd be certain enough

UnitedIrishman

Manutd_4life wrote: »

This place is dead right now....
So I'll pop a question to hopefully get the wheel rolling again:

If u were the United manager, what players would you be looking to bring in this summer to strengthen the first team?

On the massive presumption we work our way into Champions League football next season:

Griezmann or Kane
Nainggolan
Romagnoli
Reus

Complete pipe dream but think they're all in areas of the field we need help.

Jayop

No way I'd sell young. He's perfect for the bench as he can cover about 5 positions to a high standard. Rarely let's us down.

Giggsy11

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Billy86

Jayop wrote: »

No way I'd sell young. He's perfect for the bench as he can cover about 5 positions to a high standard. Rarely let's us down.

Which type of 'high' are you talking about, specifically?

Cantona's Collars

It's Goal but I'd like to see Kante at United,a 'proper' midfielder who covers every blade of grass.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2016/04/28/22889402/manchester-united-plan-kante-transfer-talks-when-leicester?ICID=HP_HN_1

United 7/2 to get Kroos (who LVG vetoed)

A Ladbrokes spokesman said: “Returning interest for Kroos looks to be the final nail in the coffin for Louis van Gaal but we’re sure United’s fans will be happy with the swap.

“Manchester City appear to be the Red Devils’ nearest rivals for the 26-year-old but we fancy it will be Old Trafford in Kroos’ control next season.”

Flint Fredstone

zerks wrote: »

It's Goal but I'd like to see Kante at United,a 'proper' midfielder who covers every blade of grass.

Yeah but how would he do without all the drugs?

Billy86

Kante has crossed my mind a good bit. On one hand, he is relatively unproven with one (absolutely brilliant) season in England albeit without much expectation, one year in Ligue 1 (which I assume was good but not spectacular if Leicester were able to get him) and then a season in each of Ligues 2 & 3 (easier that putting their actual names). It's interesting how he, Mahrez AND Vardy both have similar backgrounds in the lower leagues, by the way. On the other hand, he has played excellently and I think would be a really good fit - him at the base, Schneiderlin in the CM/box to box type role, and Herrera at the tip acting as a high-energy attacking midfielder could make an excellent trio.

Kante to go with Schneiderlin & Herrera, having backup of Schweinsteiger and Fellaini is really good in my opinion, especially compared with 2 years ago. But there is that slight fear that he is playing above his natural level and has caught lightning in a bottle to so speak. Then again, his price could be decent which would allow us to put more focus on the wings (in desperate need!), a CB and perhaps Kane/Lukaku/Ibrahimovic/other striker.

J. Marston

Has Kroos actually been any good for Madrid?

Jayop

Billy86 wrote: »

Which type of 'high' are you talking about, specifically?

He's been one of the most consistent performers when he's played the last few years. He's not top drawer, but not every player in teh squad needs to be.

Billy86

Jayop wrote: »

He's been one of the most consistent performers when he's played the last few years. He's not top drawer, but not every player in teh squad needs to be.

Barring perhaps last season, I don't think he's played above a level we could expect from a range of players. Before last season he had been brutal for the most part also. Added to that, the fact that he turns 31 in July means to me, he (like Valencia) are just blocking spots that players with much higher upside could be taking up. The likes of these 'ok' players are not helping us in terms of building for the future (for years we've put off various positions because there is someone there who is 'ok, not the worst') which has caused a stagnant squad, and with what appears to be a very strong, young nucleus now emerging in the team (DDG, Shaw, Fosu Mensah, Borthwick Jackson, Martial, Rashford as well as Smalling, Schneiderlin & Herrera) I would rather someone younger with a higher ceiling in his place.

The_Kew_Tour

J. Marston wrote: »

Has Kroos actually been any good for Madrid?

I have only seen Real play about 15 times this season so I can't give a very good detail, but for me he been disappointing.

Maybe one of my favourites players and he been non existent in some games.

Just my 2c

0gac3yjefb5sv7

TheDoc wrote: »

IN
Kroos
Marquinhos
Eriksson
Lukaku / Kane (Kane is starting to win me over btw of who I'd prefer)

Out
Carrick
Young
Fellaini (sorry bro)


Last Chance Saloon
Rojo
Jones
Januzaj

Get rid of Young and keep Jones & Januzaj....you can't be serious. Young has been excellent when called upon. I would pay for Jones to leave, **** on the field and **** off the field (which is most of the time)

Cantona's Collars

If Liverpool don't win the EL and stay in 7th,they'll be depending on us to win the FA Cup for them to get into Europe next season.

sReq | uTeK

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Get rid of Young and keep Jones & Januzaj....you can't be serious. Young has been excellent when called upon. I would pay for Jones to leave, **** on the field and **** off the field (which is most of the time)

Young is the John o Shea, Ji Sung of United, he can do a job "ANYWHERE"

Getting rid of him over adnan who has been non existent as well as jones, you wut?

KH25

I don't really think we're in a position to sell players! We need some additions first.

Jayop

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Young is the John o Shea, Ji Sung of United, he can do a job "ANYWHERE"

Getting rid of him over adnan who has been non existent as well as jones, you wut?

That's what he said.

Hococop

Alot of talk Hummel's is leaving Dortmund and Munich is his destination,

Giggsy11

Hococop wrote: »

Alot of talk Hummel's is leaving Dortmund and Munich is his destination,

Dortmund confirmed Hummels asked for transfer to Bayern but they haven't matched their valuation.

Liam O

I'd be of the opinion when Shaw gets fit the defense is fine. Maybe a utility player back there but Smalling and Blind have been excellent there and it's well stocked for players if Shaw can get back.

Spend a load on a right winger and Sanches and it goes a long way to fixing a lot of the deficiencies depending on how willing LVG/Mourinho/whoever trusts Rashford next season. I'd probably go for another striker and try to get Martial and Rashford to develop into wing forwards. A DM to free Schneiderlin and allow Carrick to be phased out ( ) would also be welcome.

As with last season, the best thing that can be done is keep DDG.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Hococop wrote: »

Alot of talk Hummel's is leaving Dortmund and Munich is his destination,

Parents and girlfriend live in Munich
He supports Bayern and used be on the books there and he grew up there... If he leaves Dortmund he's going too them I'm afraid and not OT. He's exactly what we need tho

Giggsy11

MrMac84 wrote: »

Parents and girlfriend live in Munich
He supports Bayern and used be on the books there and he grew up there... If he leaves Dortmund he's going too them I'm afraid and not OT. He's exactly what we need tho

He is going to Bayern and that's what Dortmund confirmed. Hummels asked for transfer to Bayern.

The_Kew_Tour

Am I only one who thinks Hummels is overrated?

Or am I totally wrong? now I don't watch him every game but he not been a bright spark a lot of time I do.

Again maybe I'm harsh.

jimmytwotimes 2013

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Am I only one who thinks Hummels is overrated?

Or am I totally wrong? now I don't watch him every game but he not been a bright spark a lot of time I do.

Again maybe I'm harsh.

I think his pace is his weakness.

Rayne Wooney

Kroos has been underwhelming, he's a tidy player but that isn't enough. Obviously he is probably a little better than the options we have now but I'd rather have Schneiderlin and then spend the money on a real world class talent. The difference between Kroos and an in form Modric is huge, Modric just makes them tick at a much faster rate than Kroos does.

I'd much rather we buy Pjanic over Kroos, but I'm not sure how a Pjanic Schneiderlin duo would work, and if Mourinho is the next manager I think he would rather a more defensively minded pair or players who do a lot of work like Kante.

paulbok

Cookie_Dough wrote: »

Who would have thought the good looks of Juan Mata coupled with Daley Blind's glorious hair could lead to such a bizarre looking combination! :eek:

What is this witchcraft?
Please give it to Brinty to use on the ladies team....

Billy86

paulbok wrote: »

What is this witchcraft?
Please give it to Brinty to use on the ladies team....

*match abandoned due to flooding*

jayo26

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

I think his pace is his weakness.

More then pace is his weakness I seen him few times for dortmund this season and he is prone to making big mistakes he showed that also against Liverpool.

While I think our defence this year have benefit alot from lvgs negative tactics I don't think it's the worst area, every defence is prone to mistakes we just need our forwards in good form to make and scoring goals to make up for it.

Id love a player like naingolin for our midfield he is proper box to box, defends and attacks non stop.

Forward id go for Lukaku and a right winger I don't think we should be trying to convert rashford to anything leave him where he is scoring goals and let him develope.

Sanchez for midfield could be a good signing but id go for Tielmans instead of him I think he has alot more potential and would be cheaper.

Robson99

In -Stones, Barkley, Kante, Mane, and Kane
Out- Jones, Young, Carrick, Fellani & Rooney
De Gea
Mensah. Smalling. Stones. Shaw
Kante.
Herrera. Barkley.
Mane Martial.
Kane

jayo26

RobertKK

Good to see Villareal finally get that goal, it might be important to our season.

J. Marston

Liverpool are still big favourites to advance and win it. They beat Dortmund after being 2 down, they can easily sweep aside Villareal at home.

RobertKK

It will be an all Spanish CL final and an all Spanish EL final...

jayo26

RobertKK wrote: »

It will be an all Spanish CL final and an all Spanish EL final...

Id say pool will still get threw but it won't be as easy as they were expecting.

Rayne Wooney

Need Southampton to do us a big favour this weekend, hopefully City field a weakened team with Madrid in mind.

Flint Fredstone

J. Marston wrote: »

Liverpool are still big favourites to advance and win it. They beat Dortmund after being 2 down, they can easily sweep aside Villareal at home.

I don't think Villarreal will crumble at the back like Dortmund. They will be happy to soak up all the pressure and hit on the break.

brinty

paulbok wrote: »

What is this witchcraft?
Please give it to Brinty to use on the ladies team....

Our ladies team are beautiful enough

jayo26

brinty wrote: »

Our ladies team are beautiful enough

Unbelievable that people think we accept any standard on our team brinty haha.

brinty

jayo26 wrote: »

Unbelievable that people think we accept any standard on our team brinty haha.

Its a highly competitive environment and it involves a lot of hard decisions ....

0gac3yjefb5sv7

Anyone think we can the win on the Sunday...thinking 1.1

Manutd_4life

I'm fairly optimistic about Sunday but then again, I've had this feeling a number of times within the last 2 seasons so I won't be surprised if things go tits up on the day.

The team has been playing better and we've got some good results recently so confidence should be high. We still though need Arsenal or City to slip up in their games if we want to get Top 4.

Liam O

The bubble always bursts at the peak of hope. With both Liverpool and City not looking great in Europe and Arsenal dropping points last week the rollercoaster has probably reached the highest point and Leicester will be comfortable victors at the weekend.

KH25

I like to think we'll win just because it keeps the league interesting for another week!

Cantona's Collars

Before anyone starts I know it's The Sun....